CVE-2016-3552: High severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2016
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Updated

Oracle Java SE 8u101 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the Install component (CVE-2016-3552). Upstream has CVSS scored this issue as: 8.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

External Reference:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html#AppendixJAVA

Other sources

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8u92 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Install.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.101-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.101-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.101-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.101-1jpp.1.el7
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update92
ORACLE JRE=1.8.0-update92

Event History

Jul 19, 2016
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 20, 2016
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 21, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3552?

CVE-2016-3552 has been scored as a severity of 8.1, indicating a high risk level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3552?

To fix CVE-2016-3552, upgrade to Oracle Java SE version 1.8.0_101 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-3552?

CVE-2016-3552 affects Oracle Java SE 8u101 and earlier versions.

4

Is CVE-2016-3552 a network vulnerability?

CVE-2016-3552 is classified as a local vulnerability that requires specific user interaction to exploit.

5

Does CVE-2016-3552 affect only Java Development Kit (JDK)?

CVE-2016-3552 affects both the Java Development Kit (JDK) and the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) versions 1.8.0 update 92 and earlier.

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